The Physical Fellowship 2018

The Physical Fellowship brings together young people from across the region to take part in professional training, performance making and skill development in physical theatre. Resulting in four nights of inspiring, original devised physical theatre by young people, alongside a headline performance by Sprungsters.

Commemorating 100 years since the end of WW1 this year’s theme Resolution explores peace, reconciliation and the prevention of conflict.

The week-long festival showcasing over 10 different performances as part of The Physical Fellowship looks at the philosophy, sociology, and psychology of war and peace. Explored through stories and events that have changed societies and healed violence.

The headline performance by Sprungsters showcases the potential of physical performance by some of Coventry’s most talented young performers.

Sprungsters Advance presents PALs in commemoration of WW1 exploring the stories of the PALs regiments and looking at the experiences of young people at war.

Age recommendation: 11+

The piece will look at the experience of teenage soldiers through the eyes of a young man who chooses not to fight but becomes a conscientious objector.

Highly Sprung have a reputation for the delivery of inspiring projects and performances exclusively for children and young people. Highly Sprung delivers participation, education, performance, artist training and art form development working with over 10,000 children and young people each year.